Nkuhlu Tented Camp

The Nkuhlu picnic spot is so well situated next to the river and the addition of a luxury tented camp is a winner all around. At night you are surrounded by the beautiful sounds of the bush. As a solo traveler I did not feel unsafe. The tent is equipped with a walkie-talkie manned by an efficient ranger, Whiskey. The view is blissfull and the sunrises amazing. The tent is well laid out with luxurious fittings including an aircon, fan and mosquito net. I will be back.

We enjoyed a wonderful 3 night stay at Nkuhlu. We received a warm and friendly welcome on arrival from Hazel and the team. The staff were always professional and ensured our safety sleeping in an unfenced camp- we were visited by hyenas, civets and bushbucks each evening and could hear lions and all the other bush sounds but never felt unsafe- a special thanks to Whisky and Aubrey! The tents are clean, super comfortable and equipped with everything you need and more and the linen and towels smelt so fresh! We experienced a cold and wet spell and were warm and cosy inside the tents. The views to both the river and bush are magical. The tents are a little close together so you can hear your neighbours but if everyone is mindful it really doesn’t disturb. The Nkuhlu shop is open until 4 and has a good cafe with snacks and pies if you don’t feel like cooking one day! We really enjoyed this unique experience and hope we can visit again soon!

This beautiful camp is located in one of the best areas of the Kruger park, right on the river and by the picnic site. The tents are very comfortable, new, very clean and those by the river, with a wonderful view. There is a kitchenette, an outdoor Weber grill, furnished terrace and a spacious bathroom. The downside is that you hear the noise from your neighbours. During our stay our neighbours on one side of the tent were quite loud at night and using flash lights all over the perimeter of the tent, which was rather disturbing.

This is a most welcome newcomer to the accommodation choices in Kruger. Booking was easy and efficient and queries were promptly answered. The setting is exquisite, the tents are thoughtfully and comprehensively kitted out and everything is in excellent condition. Above all the staff at the camp could not be more friendly, helpful and gracious. During our 2 night stay several Nyala grazed peacefully nearby and a troop of baboons thundered over the tent at dawn - so you really feel you are in the bush! The Nkuhlu picnic site shop is on your doorstep and both Lower Sabie and Skukuza are less half an hour away if you want a break from self-catering. The Skukuza /Lower Sabie road is renowned for good sightings and as a bonus one can even enjoy it when the day visitors have left and everyone else is heading back to camp. This camp fills a gap between the large, and these days sadly often rundown, SANParks camps and the fully catered high-end lodges. We have stayed in all these types of accommodation in Kruger and for us Nkuhlu Tented Camp is unquestionably the sweet spot in terms of price, setting and facilities. We will definitely return!

We found out favourite camp after 9 years of going to Kruger! I can highly recommend this camp. Very seldom that you see staff so friendly and passionate about their camp! We will be back next year. Well done and keep it up!